We sent our intern AJ out to the tailgates one last time for an NFC Championship edition of Feed AJ, and the only thing that disappointed us was that he didn't have a better showing during his chicken wing eating contest

Head coach Mike Smith spoke to the media after holding the final team meeting of the 2012 season, and while he said the players are extremely disappointed in the way the season ended, they're anxious and ready to get back to work to make 2013 even better

That was the sentiment linebacker Sean Weatherspoon expressed Monday while speaking to the media, but said the Falcons will eagerly get back to work as soon as possible to improve toward making next season an even more successful one

Throughout 2012 the Falcons D has come up with big-moment stops when they were needed to help get the Falcons wins. In Sunday's NFC Championship loss to the 49ers, they got those stops in the first half, but couldn't get a much-needed one in the second.

Tight end Tony Gonzalez talks about how emotional it was to take off his uniform, pads and cleats for what might be the last time ever. The Falcons lost to the San Francisco 49ers 28-24 in the NFC Championship Game.

Wide receiver Roddy White gave a ton of credit to the San Francisco 49ers defense and coaching staff for their play on the final snap of the game. White said the defense gave them a look they did not expect.

Cornerback Dunta Robinson compares Sunday's 28-24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers to previous Falcons' playoff defeats. Robinson also talks about how crushing a blow this NFC Championship loss must be to long-time Atlanta veterans.

Matt Ryan threw for 396 yards Sunday in the NFC Championship and Roddy White and Julio Jones each eclipsed the 100-yards receiving mark, but the Falcons couldn't hold off the San Francisco 49ers in the second half, losing 28-24.

After 16 years and a resume that most assuredly promises induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his first ballot, tight end Tony Gonzalez said after Sunday's game that he pretty much has his mind made up about his future.

Hours before the gates open and the game kicks off, Falcons kicker Matt Bryant has already been through every imaginable kick hundreds of times, if only in his head — something that allows him to stay calm during high-pressure moments.

The Falcons don't have to look very far to find inspriation this week. With this year possibly being the final ride for the Falcons' three eldest statesmen, the natural reaction is to do it for Tony, Todd and Mike.